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Lee, Hyunjoo; Morningstar, Mary E. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2019
A secondary analysis of data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study--2 (NLTS2) was conducted to examine predictors associated with improved postschool community participation of young adults with severe disabilities. Multidimensional item response theory was used to establish criterion and predictor constructs and examine predictive…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Community Involvement, Severe Disabilities, Longitudinal Studies
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Petcu, Stefania D.; Van Horn, M. Lee; Shogren, Karrie A. – Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 2017
This study conducted a secondary analysis using data from the "National Longitudinal Transition Study-2" (NLTS-2) to examine the degree to which three of the four essential characteristics of self-determination (autonomy, psychological empowerment, and self-realization) predict enrollment in, and completion of, postsecondary education…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Personal Autonomy, Student Empowerment, Self Actualization
Shogren, Karrie A.; Garnier Villarreal, Mauricio; Dowsett, Chantelle; Little, Todd D. – Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 2016
This study conducted secondary analysis of data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2) to examine the degree to which student, family, and school constructs predicted self-determination outcomes. Multi-group structural equation modeling was used to examine predictive relationships between 5 student, 4 family, and 7 school…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Predictor Variables, Family Characteristics, Student Characteristics
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McDonnall, Michele Capella; O'Mally, Jamie – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2012
Introduction: Early work experiences are a key predictor of future employment for transition-age youths with visual impairments. We investigated how specific characteristics of early work experiences influence future employment and whether the receipt of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits is associated with early work experiences among…
Descriptors: Work Experience, Employment Potential, Visual Impairments, Predictor Variables
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Marc Marschark; Debra M. Shaver; Katherine Nagle; Lynn A. Newman – Grantee Submission, 2015
Research suggests that the academic achievement of deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) students is the result of a complex interplay of many factors. These factors include characteristics of the students (e.g., hearing thresholds, language fluencies, mode of communication, and communication functioning), characteristics of their family environments…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Academic Achievement, Deafness, Hearing Impairments
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Marc Marschark; Debra M. Shaver; Katherine M. Nagle; Lynn A. Newman – Exceptional Children, 2015
Research suggests that the academic achievement of deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) students is the result of a complex interplay of many factors. These factors include characteristics of the students (e.g., hearing thresholds, language fluencies, mode of communication, and communication functioning), characteristics of their family environments…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Academic Achievement, Deafness, Hearing Impairments
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Bouck, Emily C. – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2013
The assessment participation of students with disabilities is now an important part of students' education and educational decision-making. While much attention has been paid to the participation of students with significant intellectual disability, little research exists regarding the extent to which students with mild intellectual disability…
Descriptors: Accountability, Mild Mental Retardation, Longitudinal Studies, Secondary School Students